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OrganizationNina Goodrich
TypeFull Time
Application DeadlineSeptember 21, 2018
College Degree Required?Yes
Emailjobs@greenblue.org
Phone(434) 817-1424 x316

Description

About Us

GreenBlue is a leading environmental nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable use of materials in society. We’re a reliable, trusted source of knowledge, bringing together a diversity of stakeholders to encourage innovation and best practices to promote the creation of a more sustainable economy. We’re growing and in search of  the next great addition to our How2Recycle team who will provide excellent support for the best on-pack recycling label program in the US.

You

Want to contribute to the entrepreneurial nonprofit community

Are a fast, thoughtful learner with a desire to continuously expand your knowledge base

Organize and motivate yourself to work hard and meet your goals

Display exceptional attention to detail

Self-reliant and collaborative

Flexible and adaptive

Value driven, creative, bold

Enjoy both strategy and implementation

Are comfortable with complexity and ambiguity

Thrive when learning about a  wide array of topics and also going deep into a single topic

Possess a demonstrated passion or commitment to sustainability or related environmental issues

Job Duties

Responsibilities:

  •      Conduct packaging recyclability assessments
  •      Process How2Recycle label requests and create custom labels
  •      Spot packaging design opportunity areas for recyclability improvement
  •      Build relationships with and gather insights from How2Recycle member companies
  •      Collect, curate and refine information to share with How2Recycle team or members
  •      Generate and edit content for public-facing materials such as websites and social media
  •      Travel to 2-5 conferences and industry events each year for public speaking and network building
  •      Schedule, prepare and conduct presentations for current and prospective H2R members or other stakeholders
  •      Aggregate and share stakeholder feedback to project and operations teams
  •      Investigate packaging sustainability challenges & opportunities
  •      Develop recommendations for potential project and process improvement
  •      Execute and implement new projects and processes within the How2Recycle program
  •      Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Skills Required

Minimum Qualifications:

  •      Excellent research and analysis skills
  •      Excellent objective and persuasive writing skills
  •      Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  •      Ability to clarify, synthesize, and simplify complex ideas
  •      Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
  •      Microsoft Office & Google Apps
  •      Adobe Creative Suite
  •      Ability to work full time in our downtown Charlottesville office

 

Work Schedule

Full Time

Additional Info

Benefits:

In addition to working with an incredibly fun team, you’ll receive:

  •       Competitive salary
  •       Retirement plan with employer match
  •       Medical, dental, and vision plans
  •       Health club membership
  •       Competitive PTO
  •       Paid holidays

Apply Today: Send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to jobs@greenblue.org